Musicians with MS...Music can be a powerful tool to soothe the soul. Many in the community have mentioned playing instruments or being in bands. We’re wondering, what instruments have you or do...reactions14repliesTips & Advice
Awaiting MRI...Starting to feel like I’m crazy, I am 39 female and about 3 months ago I blacked out (thought I had a stroke, didn’t go to hospital and felt fine...reactions1reply
What Causes My Cog Fog and How I Manage It...Folks, today as of my writing this is the kind that leaves me gasping and reeling. It’s not the first day I’ve had like this, and it won’t be the...reactions51comments
MS Caregiving Research...Hello Everyone! My name is Jacqueline Mercado, and I am a PhD candidate at the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I...reactions1replyCaregivingAwarenessCoping
MS Hug ...I have had MS since age 33. My starting symptom was and still is pain. Pain is very hard to treat. Not every person has the same pain and some...reactions1reply
This week I traveled and now I’m tired and in pain...It may not relate to this weeks topic but I wanted to see how others recover. I went to the beach on a ladies trip. My MS medication doesn’t allow...reactions2repliesCoping
Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) Forum...This forum is for those with SPMS, care partners or caregivers to those with SPMS, or anyone who wants to join the SPMS conversation and learn more. Please feel free...reactions35replies
Neurological Exams...What have your neurological exams been like? What kind of tests does your neurologist perform during your visit? What kind of conversations do you have? What do you wish went...reactions3repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Evoked Potentials Tests...What was your experience like with evoked potentials tests? Was it what you expected? What do you wish you knew before about them?...reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
Fuelled by Spite: A Comfort in the Shadows...I hate hope and inspiration. It just doesn't work for me. It's not some "fear to hope" or "fear to be inspired" because I'll fail or be disappointed or any...reactions7comments
Prompted To Reflect On My Own Disability...I recently happened upon a book about a disabled individual. It was an interesting read. I am a reflective person, and reading the book prompted me to think of, well...reactions5comments
Minimalism & Simplifying Everything! ...I am 53 years old and have had MS since my senior year in high school. I have many friends who also have MS, and they are all in much...reactions3repliesFatigue
MS Risk and the Herpes Virus: Is There a Link?...Doctors and researchers still do not know what causes multiple sclerosis (MS). Some factors imply that an infectious agent, like a virus, may have a role in triggering MS. These...reactionscomments
Jerking...Does anybody experience head jerking?. I get the odd jerk where my head goes back fast. The first few times was when I would lay down to go to bed...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Navigating the Summer with Heat Intolerance...The arrival of summer always brings along a sense of apprehension for me. I’m a Jersey girl – born and raised. So for the past 43 years I have been...reactions10comments
Anyone use a cane?...I have double vision in my left eye and balance problems. This occurs if I look anywhere but down when I'm walking. I just purchase a walking cane. Anyone else...reactions28repliesAssistive Devices
MS, Accidents and Insurance...Hi, I wanted to discuss something I recently experienced after I had a bad car accident 2 years ago. First I should say I have been fortunate with a slow...reactions5repliesAwarenessInsurance & Disability
Clemastine?...There are articles out there about using "Clemastine" for MS, but absolutely nothing about where to buy it, or what OTC meds is it in?? The articles make it sound...reactions2replies
Not Here to Inspire Anyone...Hi, this is my first post. I guess I'm here because I'm looking for a constructive way to deal with all the energy that I usually reserve for suicidal ideation...reactions4repliesDepressionMental Health
